Legislative Budget and Policy Assistant
Department Information:
The Joint Budget Committee (JBC) Staff is a nonpartisan legislative agency that helps the JBC and legislature form the state budget by providing objective research, analysis, and recommendations. The JBC is made up of six elected members of the state legislature who are tasked with developing the annual state budget.
Description of Job:
JBC staff have a unique and rewarding opportunity to contribute to public policy. Primary responsibilities include reviewing the management, operations, and fiscal needs of state agencies to develop recommendations for the JBC. The office is seeking two part-time assistants that will support this process, develop issue briefs on specified topics impacting state agencies, and present these issues to the JBC in public meetings. Assistants will also work on research that informs evidence-based policy choices and perform central tasks within the office.
Assistants may qualify for course credit based on institutional academic requirements.
This is an in-person position from September 15, 2025, through December 19, 2025, with the potential for some remote work. Candidates must be available to work 20 hours per week between 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday through Friday. If desired, there may be an option to extend the position through mid-May 2026.
Minimum Qualifications & Substitutions:
We are seeking candidates with the following skills and qualifications:
- Background in policy research, data analysis, or public finance;
- Interest in non-partisan work and budget issues;
- Strong research, writing, and presentation skills; and
- Experience working with Excel or other databases.
Preferred qualifications: a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; coursework in public policy and administration or a related field; and an interest in working in state politics and government in the United States.
Primary Physical Work Address:
200 E 14th Ave, 3rd Floor Denver, CO 80203
How to Apply:
To apply, please send an email with the subject line “JBC Assistantship Program Application” with a resume, cover letter, 1-2 page writing sample, and contact information for two references to olwr@coleg.gov.
Priority consideration will be given to applicants who apply before Friday, July 11, 2025. These positions will remain open until filled. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews in mid to late July, and we anticipate extending job offers in early August.
For more information about our office please see our website (http://leg.colorado.gov/agencies/joint-budget-committee). No telephone calls please.
Salary: Assistants will be compensated at a rate of $22.00 per hour and will receive a $10.00 per day travel stipend.